Metallic railway-tie and means for securing a rail to the same.



A. G. BOSEL.

METALLIC RAILWAY TIE AND MEANS FOR SECURING A RAIL TO THE SAME.

APPLICATION FILED SBPT.8,1911.

1,023,987. Patented Apr. 23, 1912.

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APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 8,1911. I 1 ,O23,987. Y Patented Apr. 23, 1912.

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ALBERT C. BOSEL, 0F CROSBY, MINNESOTA.

METALLIC RAILWAY-TIE AND MEANS FOR SECURING A RAIL TOTHE SAME.

Specification 01 Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 23, 1912.

Application filed September 8, 1911. Serial No. 648,289.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ALBERT G. BosEL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Crosby, in the county of Crow WVing and State of Minnesota, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Metallic Railway-Ties and Means for Securing Rails to the Same, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to a metallic railway tie and means for securing a rail to the same.

An important object of this invention is to provide means for holding the rail in place, which means are simple in construction, strong, and cheap to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same, Figure 1 is a plan view of the rail and associated elements, Fig. 2 is a side view, partly in section of the same, Fig. 3 is an end view of the same, Fig. 41 is a front end view of an adjustable clamp the tie being shown in cross-section, Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a removable brace, Fig. 6 is a plan view of a slightly different form of the invention the rail being shown partly in section, Fig. 7 is a side elevation of the same, the elements being partly in section, Fig. 8 is an end view of the tie, the outer clamp and rail being removed, Fig. 9 is a sectional view through the tie taken adjacent the inner clamp, Fig. 10 is a plan view of a slightly difierent form of clamp the rail being shown partly in section, Fig. 11 is a side view of the same the tie being shown in longitudinal section, and, Fig. 12 is a sectional view through the tie taken adjacent the modified form of clamp.

In the drawings wherein is illustrated a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates a metallic tie, which is substantially inverted U-shaped in crosssection.

The numeral 2 designates the rails to be attached to the tie 1.

Near each end of the tie 1 and upon its upper face is formed an outer fixed clamp 3, preferably integral with the tie. The clamp 3 is provided at its inner end with a lip 4, to engage the upper face of the base of the rail 2, as shown. A removable brace is employed in connection with the fixed clamp 3 to more securely hold the rail 2 against movement, on curves or the like. This brace is designated by the numeral 5 and is substantially U-shaped, as shown. The sides of the brace 5 carry inner flanges 6, for insertion within undercuts 7 formed on the opposite sides of the fixed clamp 3. The brace 5 is further provided at its engaging end with a cut-away portion or recess 8, which receives the lip at. The outer wall 9 of the transverse portion of the brace 5 engages a shoulder 10 of the clamp 3 and is positively prevented from further longitudinal movement in that direction.

Disposed opposite the fixed clamp 3 is an inner movable or adjustable clamp 11, provided at its inner end with a lip 12 to engage the base of the rail 2, as shown. The adjustable clamp 11 carries a depending shank 13 upon the lower end of which is formed an enlarged head 14, fitting snugly in the opening of the tie 1. The tie 1 is provided near the rail 2 with an opening 15, for receiving the head 14, in a manner to be described. The head 14: is provided with a screw-threaded opening for receiving a reduced screw-threaded end portion 16 of an adjusting bolt 17 passing through an opening formed in a block 18, removably mounted in recesses 19 at the end of the tie 1. Attention is called to the fact that the feature of the removable block 18 is important, as it saves the tie 1 a great deal of wear from the head of the bolt 17. When the block 1 becomes worn it may be replaced by a new one, without injury to the tie.

I provide a substantially J-shaped spring element 20, adapted for insertion within the opening 15 to engage the end wall of such opening and the adjustable clamp 11. This spring element holds the clamp 11 against rattling movement which also tends to pre vent accidental rotation of the bolt 17.

In the form of my invention shown in Figs. 6 to 12, inclusive, the numeral 21 designates a metallic tie which is preferably square in cross-section, as shown. The nu meral 22 designates a rail to be secured upon the tie. The tie 21 is provided near each end with an opening 23, into which a smaller opening 2% leads. The rail 22 is placed upon the tie 21 across the opening 23. The numeral 25 designates an adjustable clamp, substantially like the clamp 11, herein above described. Disposed opposite the adjustable clamp 25 is a relatively stationary clamp 26, provided with a. depending shank carrying a head 97 inserted in the opening of the tie. The head 27 has an opening 28 formed therethrough to receive the large portion of the bolt 17, the reduced screwthreaded portion thereof passing through the depending head It of the clamp 25, as shown. The same removable block 18 is employed, fitting within the recesses 19. The same spring element 20 is employed, fitting within the opening 2% to engage the end wall of the opening and the end of the clamp 25.

In Figs. 10 to 12, inclusive, I have shown the stationary clamp 26 as provided with an upstanding brace lug 29, which is preferably cast integral therewith. This form of clamp is employed on curves or other places where very strong means are necessary to hold the rail against displacement.

In assembling the different elements of the apparatus, the rail 2 is first placed in position. to engage the fixed clamp 3. The adjustable clamp 11 is first disposed transversely of the rail so that its head M will pass through the opening 15, subsequent to which the clamp is turned, to occupy its operative position. The removable block 18 is placed in position and the adjusting bolt 17 passed through the same so that its screw-threaded portion engages the head 14. By turning this adjusting bolt, the clamp 11 may be moved. The spring element 20 is next placed in position. When the brace 15 is used it is placed upon the clamp 3 before the rail is positioned.

From the above description, it is thought that the assembling of the different elements of the invention shown in Figs. 6 to 12, inclusive, is obvious and need not be given.

I wish it understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and that certain changes in the shape, size, and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the sub joined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim 1. The combination with a tie having an opening formed through its upper face, of a relatively stationary clamp connected therewith, an adjustable clamp carrying a lepending head. adapted for insertion Within the opening when the adjustable clamp is disposed transversely of the tie, and a substantially V-shaped spring element for insertion within the opening between the end wall thereof and the end of the adjustable clamp.

2. The combination with a tie having an opening formed through its upper face, of a relatively stationary clamp connected therewith, an adjustable clamp carrying a depending head for insertion Within the opening, a substantially V-shaped spring inserted within the opening to engage the adjustable clamp, and an adjusting bolt to move the adjustable clamp.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ALBERT C. BOSEL.

Witnesses:

HERMAN LEFKOVITZ, F. A. LINDBnRGI-I.

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